Supervising Laboratory Assistant

Job Posting:

Wildlife Health Laboratory Coordinator

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-530901 -

JC-530901 - Wildlife Health Laboratory Coordinator SUPERVISING LABORATORY ASSISTANT I

$4,282.00 - $5,360.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/14/2026

Interested in joining the Department of Fish and Wildlife's dedicated & diverse team at the Wildlife Health Laboratory (WHL)? We are seeking a highly skilled, strongly self-motivated individual to serve as the WHL Laboratory Coordinator. Learn more about this unique opportunity!

Under general direction of the Supervisor, the position will provide clinical and technical oversight of core laboratory operations, the WHL facility, and animal holding pens; including support staff, laboratory information management system(s), databases, equipment (e.g., autoclave, microscopes, radiation machine), and fleet assets (e.g., 4x4 vehicles, trailers). Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, processes, and protocols in coordination with senior staff. Coordinate and assign Laboratory Health & Safety monitoring and hazardous waste disposal duties (e.g., biological materials, chemicals, controlled substances);

maintain Radiation Safety program. Prepare and review technical documents and/or oversee multi-year feasibility study logistics requiring higher level expertise specific to statewide laboratory operations. See Duty Statement for more information.

This is a full-time limited term position for 12 months; it may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Link to Class Title Exam:
Supervising Laboratory Assistant I/ Exam Bulletin

Personal Leave Program:
Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

Personal Leave Program
- Human Resources
- CalHR .

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least two (2) days per week. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits! You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Ability to supervise and direct the work of various laboratory support staff. Ability to use a computer keyboard in a sitting and/or standing position several hours a day. Will interact with regional and branch staff, and members of the public via e-mail, telephone, and in-person. Must attend occasional meetings. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Possession of valid California driver license required.

Ability to drive up to 8-hours. Must feel comfortable with potential close contact with imperiled and confined wild animals. Must be vaccinated against rabies virus with adequate current antibody titer or willing to receive pre-exposure vaccinations. Background check required for handling of controlled substances and/or firearms. The position may require the incumbent to wear a uniform identifying the employee as CDFW staff.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING LABORATORY ASSISTANT I

SUPERVISING LABORATORY ASSISTANT I $4,282.00 - $5,360.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term
- Full Time

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.

California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees…